Medical-Surgical RN
Evansville, IN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Ortho/Neuro/Trauma)

Location

Evansville, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week (48-hour contracts may be available upon request)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit serving trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, back, rib fractures) patient populations
• Perform strong neurological assessments, log rolling, and application of assistive devices including back braces and immobilizers
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers may be required to pass a telemetry test (Step-Down experience required for tele testing)
• Perform PIV insertion and maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic EMR (checkoff class required)
• Float within skillset to sister campuses with a minimum of 2-hour notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
• Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements; as a teaching facility, may assist with precepting students and new hires

Required Qualifications

• Active, current Compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year in ortho, neuro, or trauma
• Minimum 1 prior travel assignment completed
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management, drip management (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), and epidural management
• Familiarity with PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, and wound care including wound vacs and packing
• CIWA protocol and behavioral health experience
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Travelers are welcomed and integrated as part of the team, with stable unit leadership that fosters a supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Ortho/Neuro/Trauma setting at a teaching facility with consistent scheduling expectations